
Designing and building a new home is a very overwhelming (and sometimes very stressful) process. You’ve narrowed down that you want an open layout, walkout basement and 4 bedrooms, but what about all of the other details that go into building a custom home?
We spoke to a licensed realtor who, after years of receiving customer feedback, gave us the following custom features to not forget about when building a new home.
Behold: The Ultimate Custom Home Checklist.
KITCHEN
Extra large garbage area in kitchen

Cabinets to the ceiling

Two ovens

Walk-in pantry & wine storage

Speakers in the ceiling

Heated countertops

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MAIN LIVING SPACE
Large baseboards & trim

Upgraded carpet with extra padding

Built-ins around the fireplace

Outlet by banisters and mantle (for Christmas)

Floor-to-ceiling windows

9-foot ceilings

Dimmer switches everywhere
